Abstract
There is no general principle under European Union law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of obesity in regard to employment and occupation. Obesity alone is not a disability but can constitute a disability where it is accompanied by a limitation resulting from long term physical, mental or psychological impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder the full and effective participation of the individual in professional life on an equal basis with other workers (official headnote).In December 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a preliminary ruling addressing, firstly, whether obesity is a protected ground of non-discrimination, and, secondly, whether obesity can amount to a disability. This piece begins with an introduction to the topic of obesity, followed by the facts of the case, the CJEU's judgment and a comment on the decision.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | European Journal of Risk Regulation |
| Vol/bind | 6 |
| Udgave nummer | 1 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 145-150 |
| Antal sider | 6 |
| ISSN | 1867-299X |
| Status | Udgivet - 1 mar. 2015 |
Emneord
- Det Juridiske Fakultet
FN’s Verdensmål
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